Geomechanics modeling service balances complexity, accuracy

摘要

One-dimensional models are acceptable for many modeling scenarios. The current state of oil and gas E&P finds operators continuing to move into more challenging drilling and production environments, where recoverable volumes might be low compared to the complexity of the reservoir and the high costs of production. Geomechanical challenges in the form of wellbore and fault instability, surface subsidence, and sand production might pose high risks to an operator's field development plans and threaten the profitability of each well if not properly assessed and resolved.